Dracontium polyphyllum
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Dracontium polyphyllum

Guapa

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 11–12
Click count
1
Observations
15

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

The Whitespot giant arum grows best with prolonged sun exposure during the day, though it can tolerate lower light levels. Native to sunny habitats, this plant uses sunlight to support healthy growth. Excessive sun can cause leaf blotches and scorching, while too little light may limit its growth potential.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The Whitespot giant arum flourishes in conditions similar to its native tropical habitat, with ideal temperatures around 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). It copes well with most seasons, provided the temperature stays within this preferred range.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer

For Whitespot giant arum, apply natural organic materials such as compost, grass clippings, or manure. A slow-release granular fertilizer or a commercial fertilizer may be used sparingly. Incorporate the organic fertilizer into the soil before planting. Generally, one to two fertilizer applications per growing season are sufficient for a plentiful harvest.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Dracontium
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
11-12
Mature Height
18.9 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Brown
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, China

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